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The board amended two meeting dates for 2025–26: the July meeting originally scheduled for July 22 was moved to July 29 (to accommodate auditors), and the final June meeting for 2026 was moved from June 11 to June 18 (to avoid conflict with sports awards and seasons). After discussion about timelines and the district’s 30-day posting requirements, the motion to amend the meeting dates was made, seconded and carried.

The board approved several grouped consent items across the agenda. The transcript records motions approving ranges of numbered resolutions and appointments (for example, items listed as 401–517, 601– etc., and personnel items such as 6.01, 6.02, and 7.02 through 7.34). The swearing-in of the student ex officio board member, Anthony Artusa (agenda item 702), was approved and the student was seated. Multiple other personnel hires and retirements were acknowledged and approved as part of the routine business.

Where the agenda lists specific item numbers without substantive discussion in the record, the board approved the items as presented; details for each resolution are in the district’s official minutes and posted resolutions. The board did not take up an executive-session vote on these consent items during the public portion recorded in the transcript.

Motions referenced in the public record closed with the chair calling “All in favor?” and the chair announcing “Motion carries.” The board noted several donations and surplus disposals that were acknowledged during the consent process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sayville BOE Reorganization, Public Hearing, and a Business Meeting -July 1, 2025 at 5:30p.m. PRT2","oneSentenceSummary","The Sayville Board amended July and June meeting dates, approved a series of consent-agenda items and swore in ex officio student member Anthony Artusa; the board also approved multiple personnel and fiscal consent items listed on the agenda.","taxTitle","SAYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",40139,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6520646,"Sayville board posts districtwide safety plan for 30-day public review; moves to formalize threat assessment work",221,5509000,5730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5134268-d72861f0fd6c82fa1f6609b49b5ab207&start=5509&end=5730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5134268-d72861f0fd6c82fa1f6609b49b5ab207/thumbnail_5509000.jpg","/articles/6520646/New-York/Sayville-board-posts-districtwide-safety-plan-for-30-day-public-review-moves-to-formalize-threat-assessment-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520646-dcb6b81a86b7f50b8c8bb113d9ddea62/orig.mp4?Expires=1770972612&Signature=IM9SK9gPHNaupYEedYE0kKxZHbekWy01jFpol-YXixXoIJBfNaqLKj1EejPF9owUIhgA-hwp0sU8Skl8tqXdYHtX7yrCX2eWWdT0g4dASE-G-Tqfi1UfBz1Hy9kMUgnG3TbsVdjH47vxE8BLIYk3A1~x6VXbMNAPOp933PRCS7aP-PU-W-Z8Yz1uOYERzQzfXdUwjeJQQDP6kLPjfFa08dHj52-DDOKK5GAtMjWcsNLAvYaseqgWPoUsBkdNuRD7920PY61uU3DTrg4mLqQp4ynZK8M1VKAaVgY9Wq70Vlfs0sv4sXqlVJPwUZMjHyrHBukYoe9FHcaHVlSIWJZLFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sayville Union Free School District opened a 30-day public comment period on a comprehensive districtwide safety plan and outlined next steps for staff training and formalizing a threat assessment team.

The plan — described by administrators as a multi-department product prepared with buildings-and-grounds staff, the district security lead, nurses, teachers, administrators and local fire and police partners — will be posted on the district website for public review. The board asked that the link be emailed to stakeholders and that the district seek feedback during the comment period.

Administrators said the plan includes response procedures, training timelines and curricular components. Board members emphasized the importance of a formalized threat assessment team and noted curriculum and training money (including Title funds used for curriculum development) will support work this summer to define protocols and procedures.

The board highlighted upcoming training deadlines and launch activities (administrators referenced September 15 and October 1 training milestones) and requested that the threat-assessment protocols be a priority in the curriculum and safety implementation work. No final adoption vote was held; the board will consider the plan after the 30-day comment period.","The board reviewed a comprehensive districtwide safety plan, opened it for the required 30-day public comment period and directed more formal threat-assessment training and protocols.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6520650,"Sayville board debates ways to reduce middle-school sports cuts; asks administration for cost analysis",365,1072000,1437000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5134268-d72861f0fd6c82fa1f6609b49b5ab207&start=1072&end=1437","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5134268-d72861f0fd6c82fa1f6609b49b5ab207/thumbnail_1072000.jpg","/articles/6520650/New-York/Sayville-board-debates-ways-to-reduce-middle-school-sports-cuts-asks-administration-for-cost-analysis","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520650-c9e0c33048dea381b93835eccfcdb6b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770972612&Signature=PZ1OpqiWqJSuSMQbsrBhSkFh8ka3qyiBbAMRS5ZQuSfs5HSMaDfUpQcxz4NC5l8uga2hSYubGVYRir7shV2balE-K1b5GGHtbjH4Q~3JAmcQsVtuA-hnmKmX8DAld9EthuJmxoLVEU0fIypVR3-vYdg0sYlRIqL7wvHcqDpbNGUQhgX5n7yP~HlmNBAy-g~cZ9mHjg2f5HJQpI8uhAHyCe6bW4KHmTZQvXf4dHRE1Dpd-ypj6gyhDCj5xFYkD2-oF1SKDhxuxKaHb9ejGU-f5SvBNRGQtfgyFyyXuT8GIedvoNmleQ8hxc-6MUb4qND6XoI~LBD3ON~sf2Sc4AKDfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members, coaches and administrators discussed middle-school sports participation after multiple tryouts produced 40–50 candidates for limited roster spots.

Speakers described the district’s modified middle-school program, which uses multiple short playing periods (five “sessions” or “quarters”) to increase participation. Trustees and coaches said that approach can help include more students but becomes difficult when roster counts exceed 40 players for sports such as soccer and baseball.

Board members proposed possible responses: add a second team, start intra-district or inter-scholastic JV-style teams, create intramural options, or use the fifth session to rotate previously cut players in agreement with opposing coaches. Trustees recognized each option carries cost and staffing implications, including additional coaches, umpires, uniform and field costs.

Dr. Ferris and other administrators said they would direct staff (including Dr. Cox, referenced as reviewing options) to conduct a cost analysis and return recommendations on feasible models for increasing playing time while balancing fiscal constraints. No vote or policy change was taken.

Board members asked that the analysis include fiscal impacts, staffing needs (coaches and assistants), equipment and facilities costs, and potential scheduling challenges. The board said it would consider proposals that could be implemented in the near term and items better suited for next year’s budget planning.","Board members and coaches discussed high tryout numbers at the middle school and possible responses — adding teams, intramurals, or JV squads — and directed administration to analyze costs and options.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6520655,"Sayville board weighs restoring elementary math AIS and increasing kindergarten aide time amid budget review",2862,824000,3686000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5134268-d72861f0fd6c82fa1f6609b49b5ab207&start=824&end=3686","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5134268-d72861f0fd6c82fa1f6609b49b5ab207/thumbnail_824000.jpg","/articles/6520655/New-York/Sayville-board-weighs-restoring-elementary-math-AIS-and-increasing-kindergarten-aide-time-amid-budget-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520655-23fc197596c96b8eb5fec9c69a1e0b0d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770972612&Signature=mNotasQbD0zyrViT3IQ2~lj0hu-dQuLeCemeb1O6Q0wpICw06iKcTAHu7dmtaD8Hnnj9YX6s0-cgBOCo8YRkskZ79~vFHQ1fhB9bAmTf9e7jIriJ-~Vq0p9cF3FTbr8Zlr6C75ZRVTFRWYnPhJHDecIFhkF72Nj4rAQsXKc5ICQCA6olNSUHBxAswjm0ePZkJNufTt3zhpFm8jsoRrnnPzfHSqO~1ywpFqDhM6dtX3SGst6x9b2-WXzTvb9WI4HUhNl8Q2dvckerCBSObNhu5Opn~bG5SzGD7eB2-ZZoikMp~twfqSCdIXFENDO3gWb08g6ukUEOUaoD~3CZ5XVE8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members and parents at the Sayville Union Free School District meeting discussed restoring elementary math Academic Intervention Services (AIS) and increasing kindergarten aide time after recent budget-driven reductions.

A parent who spoke during public comment described kindergarten aides as essential to classroom management and small-group instruction and urged the board to restore aide time and the AIS math push-in model. A student member, Anthony Artusa, also described aides as important to his kindergarten experience.

Board members said the district had aimed to provide two math intervention teachers per elementary building but reduced staffing during recent budget constraints. Members emphasized the district’s goal of returning to a staffing model with more reading and math supports, but several said they must confirm available funds first.

Robert (new business official; first day on job during meeting) and the superintendent said they will review staffing lines, revenue and expense assumptions, and present options for restoring services. The board asked administration to analyze the financial trade-offs and report back with recommendations at an upcoming meeting (the group discussed July 28 as an interim review and July 29 as the next regular meeting timeline).

No formal vote was taken. Board members and administration agreed to prioritize interventions that produce the greatest instructional impact for the budget available and to consider a mix of immediate adjustments and proposals for next year’s budget.","Board members, administrators and parents discussed restoring math AIS staffing and increasing kindergarten aide hours; administration will audit finances and return recommendations at a future meeting.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6520659,"Sayville school board agrees to resend letter urging transparency on Island Hills/South Bay Village proposal",1558,1716000,3274000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5134268-d72861f0fd6c82fa1f6609b49b5ab207&start=1716&end=3274","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5134268-d72861f0fd6c82fa1f6609b49b5ab207/thumbnail_1716000.jpg","/articles/6520659/New-York/Sayville-school-board-agrees-to-resend-letter-urging-transparency-on-Island-HillsSouth-Bay-Village-proposal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6520659-13a99b031074a1977b5a5b58fecb41b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770972612&Signature=OtBERhHoeQs75md5HUAlaEXgJ-Jv6dmqyND3rfP5rqYjVB2ynvtoU31HwMMjeKO84lRM6G5D~uu0IV9zQhOlF2JSfJFL7kOPAjGaG6YWhVmhcakmov9ex7NtGtto8zEWxtcfoP45g4SutHnT7krrYoJDtRTR6oDL2Mam6MJDpEczKyL7Vo70roqzClEQ7i4dBtWXcg7Nep74Dn8UMVy1E3dLXzL0v10P7EEbiXdAW1A7NQ~tcXJvUZy0NYrnXTNeKGwRFOtaMfCUcS2VufVUwx3qsjfgQF6pjod~rtOp9fWLJ9oI4OuH~YwspFbg6pLGa81R7wPPO6N9PriNGDc34Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sayville Union Free School District Board of Education voted to resend a previously drafted letter asking the Town of Islip for more public outreach and a public forum about proposed development plans for the Island Hills (now being called South Bay Village) property.

Board members said they remain concerned about population density, traffic, emergency response capacity and environmental impacts described to the district by residents and the Greater Islip Association. The board’s letter, previously sent after community focus groups, will be redistributed and updated and delivered to the town before the planning-board public hearing scheduled for July 16.

Board President Kathy (first-name only in transcript), who opened the discussion, said the developer Rechler Equity Partners has presented revised proposals to a limited set of residents and that the district has received sustained public correspondence opposing the project. Chris (board member) and others urged the board to encourage public turnout at the planning-board hearing, arguing that a strong in-person turnout is influential for local elected officials.

Some board members objected to how a new planning-board member was appointed without broad public notice; that appointment and the tight timeline for the planning-board vote were described in the meeting as reasons to press for greater transparency. The board’s discussion noted that, although children who move into the proposed development would attend neighboring districts (Kanekoa/Canepa—transcript spelling not specified), local infrastructure and traffic would still affect Sayville residents and school facilities near Lakeland Avenue.

Following discussion the board voted to resend the earlier letter to the Town of Islip asking for a public forum and greater transparency; members agreed staff would circulate the letter to board members for review before submission. A motion to resend the prior letter carried without recorded opposition.

The board encouraged residents to attend the planning-board public hearing on July 16 (6 p.m.) to ask questions and register concerns about land use and environmental review. The district said it will post the notice and the letter on its website and urged constituents to educate themselves using the town’s public notice and the Rechler feedback materials posted online.","The Sayville Union Free School District Board voted to resend a previously submitted letter asking the Town of Islip for more public outreach and transparency on the Island Hills (South Bay Village) redevelopment; board members urged residents to attend a July 16 planning-board public hearing.","actionData","errors"]

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